PDPU or Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University is an engineering college in Gandhinagar. The campus size of PDPU is about 100 acres. It is recognized by UGC. It has been ranked 55th in India (2016) and 1st in Gujarat by NIRF. Also in the engineering category, it’s been ranked 177 by NIRF 2020.

Student Intake:

For the engineering field, it has 720 vacant seats whereas for the courses of liberal studies it has a total of 460 vacant seats.

Admissions:

• The mode of application for the admission process is Online.

• In PDPU, 50% of seats are reserved for the natives of Gujarat and the rest 50% seats are available for students from all over India.

• The application fee for the residents of Gujarat is INR 300 and for other students is INR 500.

• For applicants applying for MBA courses, the application fee is INR 1000.

• The documents necessary for admission in B. Tech are High School Mark sheet, Caste Certificate, JEE Main Admit Card, JEE MAIN rank card, and passport size photographs.

• Seat Reservation for SC candidates is about 15%, for ST it’s about 7.5% and for physically handicapped the reservation is for about 3%.

Eligibility:

• For B. Tech courses, the entrance exam of JEE MAIN is mandatory along with the minimum aggregate of 60% in 12th.

• For M. Tech courses, the entrance exam of GATE is a compulsory one.

• If an applicant is targeting a course like MBA, a valid score of CAT/XMAT/NMAT is required followed by GD, PI, WAT previous experience, and academic records.

• For admissions in post-graduation of liberal studies such as MSc and MA, the applicant has to take the test conducted by the Institute namely GUJCET.

• Ph.D. Admissions are based on the scores obtained in the RAT(Research Aptitude Test).

This comprises the factual data of the college related to admissions. For more details about the admission procedure, you can visit the official website of the institute.

PDPU has recently introduced a Computer Science stream. It has an 'A' grade provided by NAAC Accreditation and is graded Autonomy by UGC. It's ranked 177th in India by NIRF.

DDU offers Computer Engineering not Computer Science. It has a 'B++' grade provided by NAAC Accreditation and is ranked 193rd in India by NIRF.

Admissions:

PDPU

• The college accepts students based on the JEE Main score with 45% in 10+2.
• The total fee for B.Tech in Computer Science is 9.73 lakhs.

DDU

• The college accepts students based on the GUJCET scores with 50% in 10+2.
• The total fee for B.Tech in Computer Engineering is 6.08 lakhs.

Placements:

PDPU

• The placement rate of last year is about 70% with the highest package of INR 16.6 LPA and the average package of INR 6.75 LPA.
• The highest package for Computer Science was INR 9 LPA.

• Top recruiters of 2020 are Adani Power, Berger Paints, Byju’s, Cloud 24*7 Inc, Gujarat State Petronet Ltd, Honeywell, L&T Technology Services, Mahindra & Mahindra, MG Motors, OPS Hub, Nyara Energy, Reliance Industries, Synoptek, TCS, Tata Power, Worley, ZealousWeb, etc.

DDU

• The placement rate of last year is about 70% with the average package of INR 3.5 LPA.
• DDU does provide internship opportunities and help students to do an internship in 3rd year.
• Google has selected a single student and other top recruiters of 2020 are Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Kotak, Apollo, etc.

Faculty :

PDP University

• The faculty of the college is really good, they have in-depth knowledge of the concepts and mostly all of the faculty of the engineering branch are Ph.D.'s.
• There are a total of 218 faculty members including lecturers, assistant professors, associate professors, professors. 

DDU: Faculties are well experienced and most of them are M.Tech holders from institutes like IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, etc. and some of them are Ph.D holders.

Choosing between the college depends on the preferences and needs of the individual.

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) is one of the popular private colleges settled in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The institute successfully bagged 177th rank by NIRF 2020.

Admission:

• Candidates must fill the PDPU B.TECH application form and submit the required credentials. 
• Authorities offer around 35% of seats to JEE Main qualified candidates and 50% to the Gujarat candidates who applied based on GUJCET 2020.
• Candidates will be allocated their seats based on merit, preference, and seat availability.

Placement Record:

The placement season at Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) is extraordinary as many students received job proposals from the firms of their respective domains.

• Companies, especially from Energy & Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, and other sectors hire students for its various departments.
• ONGC is the top recruiting company, hiring students especially from the petroleum branch.
• ONGC hired 11 Engineering students from the Department of Petroleum Engineering receiving the highest package of INR 19.20 LPA.
• Scholars have been chosen by Indian companies and corporations like Indian Oil, Hansa Group, Sabarmati Gas, Torrent Gas, etc.
• Students are even receiving offers from Middle East Companies and got a chance to settle abroad.

Placement Statistics:

• The university offers 2 branches in Petroleum Technology - Petroleum Upstream and Petroleum Downstream. 
• The average salary offered to students enrolled in Petroleum Upstream is 3.39 LPA while students in Petroleum Downstream received 3.38 LPA.
• Major recruiters for Petroleum Upstream were Hansa Group, Federal Bank, Wipro, Unschool, Shell Business Operations, Infosys, TCS.
• Some of the top recruiters for Petroleum Downstream include Adani Gas, Infosys, TCS, Nayara Energy, Sabarmati Gas, Torrent Gas.
• The highest package estimates around 10 LPA-12 LPA and the average package scales between 4 LPA-5 LPA.
• The University assures 65% placement.

PDPU is a good university with A-Class facilities and especially in the field of Petroleum, the university provides ample career opportunities to its students. Hope this might help you.

PDPU is a private university that has been ranked 177 by NIRF,2020. It offers 47 courses across 7 streams. It is AICTE approved and has been awarded NAAC grade A.

The table given below gives a brief overview of the university:

Faculty and Academics:-

• Industrial visits are a major advantage of this course. Students get a chance to gain experiential knowledge.
• The teachers are Ph.D. qualified and are well trained and encourage research work in various fields including nanotechnology, material science, laser, quantum, etc. and are always ready to guide students.
• The university issues funds for research work and provides funds for presenting the research nationally as well as internationally.
• Students are encouraged to take up internships every semester to learn in a practical setting. 
• The course curriculum is relevant and updated. Activities are held on campus on a weekly basis and students motivated to participate. 

Infrastructure:

• The university has a lush green campus and many facilities are available to the students on campus like- Wi-Fi on every floor, soundproof classrooms, 24*7 hot water, spacious rooms, cafeteria, music room, dance room, etc.
• The labs are well equipped with the latest technology and instruments. 
• The library is huge and well stocked with the latest book and good publication journals. Various seminars and workshops are conducted every month for the students.

Placements:

• The university has ties with various national and international companies to provide placement opportunities to the students. 
• The university has a placement cell that remains active all year.
•  It helps the students to get in contact with companies and take up jobs. 
• The highest salary packages offered reach upto 18 LPA.

The B.Sc. course offered at PDPU is good and well known. Campus life is also enjoyable. Students receive great exposure. Opportunities for growth are available.

PDPU or Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University is an engineering college in Gandhinagar. The campus size of PDPU is about 100 acres. It is recognized by UGC. It has been ranked 55th in India (2016) and 1st in Gujarat by NIRF. Also in the engineering category, it’s been ranked 177 by NIRF 2020. The Institute has been accredited by NAAC in the domain of Grade A. It offers a BTech course for Petroleum Engineering and has a total of 120 seats.

Admission:

• PDPU BTech Petroleum Engineering admission criteria are the passing certificate of the 12th class and JEE MAINS.

• The application mode for admission to PDPU is online.

Fee Structure:

The fee structure of PDPU for B. Tech Petroleum Engineering is 2.53 lakhs (1st year).

Infrastructure:

• The Institute has a well-maintained infrastructure which includes the facilities like Library, Laboratory, Lecture Hall, Cafeteria and Food Court, Performing Arts Room, Language Lab.

• The wellness center in the Institute focuses on the diet and wellness of the students.

• The college also furnishes a stable hostel life with a 24*7 Wi-Fi facility.

• The college also organizes a sports event annually known as Petrocup.

• The campus is tobacco-free and is CCTV monitored.

Placement:

• The placement rate offered by the Institute is 65%.

• The highest package of the Institute goes up to INR 19.20 lakhs per annum, the average package offered was around INR 4 lakhs per annum and the lowest was INR 2 lakhs per annum.

• The top recruiters of the college are ONGC, Nayara Energy, Reliance Industry, Adani Gas, Torrent Gas, L&T Technology Services, Shell Business Operations, Sabarmati Gas, Protiviti, Hansa Group, ExxonMobil.

PDPU is known for its petroleum engineering course. The institute is quite good for the course and offers good placement opportunities.

IICT, AU, and PDPU both are private universities that offer a 4-year course( graduation level) in ICT. AU has been awarded NAAC grade B++ whereas PDPU has been awarded NAAC grade A. AU offers 26 courses across 7 streams and PDPU offers 47 courses across 7 streams.

Course Curriculum

IICT

• At IICT the course of ICT has been designed under the Aeigi school of engineering and applied sciences. 
• The course is known for a focus on project-based learning. The course is highly relevant and useful in training individuals to work in a real-life setting. 

PDPU

• PDPU also has made it necessary for students to take up internships for at least 4-6 months every year. 
• It is seen as an important step in gaining industry exposure and a chance to apply theoretical knowledge.

The table given below gives a brief overview of both universities:

Faculty and Academics:

IICT

• The teaching staff at IICT is old and quite experienced. Teachers are friendly and always provide assistance with project work and the creation of notes before exams. 
• Scholarships are provided each year to students from the economically weaker background and students who performed exceptionally well in academics. 

PDPU

• On the other hand, PDPU has a relatively new but highly qualified teaching staff. Most of them are Ph.D. holders and teach quite well. Moreover, activities and seminars are organized for students on a weekly basis.

Placements:

IICT offers a decent number of placements and companies hire students by offering good salary packages. PDPU has a training and placement cell that has tie-ups with national and international companies although the first batch of ICT is yet to be passed out and placed.

PDPU and AU are both good for pursuing the course of ICT. Choosing with the college to pursue the course depends on a person’s feasibility, interest, and goals.

PDPU Gandhinagar is one of the countable colleges to provide a mix of curriculum and upright infrastructure.It is ranked 1st in Gujarat and 55th in the country according to NIRF. It is well renowned for petroleum engineering across the country. The fee structure for chemical engineering is 9.36 Lakhs whereas for petroleum engineering, it is 9.36 lakhs.

Placements

• In the chemical engineering batch, 95% students were placed with top recruiters being Honeywell, Berger paints and Reliance to name a few.
• In contrast to this, 65% students under petroleum engineering were placed with major recruiters from Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries Tata Power and TCS.

Tabulated below is the placement statistics for both streams at PDPU:

Internship opportunities

• The Chemical engineering department gives students an exposure to corporate internships in established business and industries besides the summer workshops it offers. Out of the 60 students, 10% students receive PPOs through summer internships.
• The Petroleum engineering department provides a rural internship program for first year students. Apart from this, there is an Industry Orientation internship to impart operational capabilities in students. Out of the total 120 students, on an average, 20% students receive PPOs.

Faculty

• Chemical engineering- the department faculty provides a vibrant option for students looking for getting industry ready in future. It includes Faculty members from esteemed institutions like IITs, who share their effervescent experience in terms of knowledge imparted. The teacher to student ratio is 1:30.
• Petroleum engineering- the department’s faculty boasts off to have faculty from IITs and NITs which is well-qualified and earned many recognitions. Furthermore, the practical lab sessions taken by this department help in future prospects of performing research projects. The teacher to student ratio is 1:25.

The stream of chemical engineering gives a plethora of options, be it working in Reservoir or oil production, this stream has a broader prospect for the aspirants of this course. On the other hand, petroleum engineering is a field of specialization and the scope is slightly limited. So it is up to an individual’s diligence and hard work to excel in any chosen field.

The Career Development Cell facilitates the process of placements for graduates and post-graduate students at the University, besides collaborating with prominent organizations in setting up of internship and training programs for students. Career Development Cell handles the placement policies which is assisted by Professor In-charge and students’ Placement Committee.

• PDPU has an excellent placement record with students getting hired by top companies of India. Some of the leading recruiters of PDPU include companies like ONGC, ExxonMobil, Shell, Oil India, L&T, Reliance Industries, Adani Wilmar, Ceat Tyres, Tata Chemicals, Infosys, Deepak Nitrite, Torrent Power, Jubilant Life Sciences, Torrent Pharma, Adani Gas, Gujarat Gas, Welspun India, Essar Oil, GNFC, GSFC, GACL, Bharat Petroleum, Yes Bank, Sintex, Suzlon, TCS, Coca Cola, Amul, KPMG and OPAL.
• PDPU not only intends to broaden the opportunities for students and professionals to develop core subject knowledge, but also believes in duly complementing it by sound non-technical skills thereby helping the students to make a mark. As part of regular program our students are imparted training in areas of Communication Skills, Aptitude Test – (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning), Group Discussion & Personal Interview Skills, Resume Writing, Corporate Etiquette – (Dressing, Grooming, Mannerisms). The sessions are a combination of classroom training and mock sessions of group discussions and personal interviews.

Liberal Studies students take up entrepreneurial ventures and the rest pursue professional career in many of the fields listed below:

• Advertising/ Public Relations
• Business Analysis
• Consulting
• Creative Writing
• Economic Analysis
• Environmental Affairs
• Film and Television
• Human Resources
• International Business
• Library & Information Science
• Mass Communication & Journalism
• Non-Government Organizations
• Political Analysis
• Public Administration
• Publishing
• Sports Psychology & Management
• Teaching
• Technical Writing
• Tourism Management